Trainee nurse Bethany, 18, of South Elmsall, died when the minibus heading for Liverpool was involved in a collision with a lorry on the M62 at junction 32 near Pontefract on April 26 last year.

Johnson has been charged with causing Bethany’s death by driving a Mercedes Vario mini coach dangerously on the M62 at Castleford on April 26 2013. Ollerhead has been charged with causing Bethany’s death by driving a Daf articulated goods vehicle dangerously. No pleas were entered by either defendant.

The case was adjourned until May 2 when a plea and case management will be held. A provisional trial date has been set for October 13 this year.